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{{Character
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|name =Sara Sheffield
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|image =Sarah and maxwell in the episode the wedding.jpg
 
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|aka =Sally (by C.C.)
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|from =New York
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|died =1990
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|education =Unknown
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|occupation =Housewife (ex)
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|family = *[[Roberta]] (Mother)<br>
|family = [[Maggie Sheffield]]<br/><small>(daughter)</small><br/>[[Brighton Sheffield]]<br/><small>(son)</small><br/>[[Grace Sheffield]]<br/><small>(daughter)</small>
 
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*[[Ernest]] (Father)<br>
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*[[Elizabeth Sheffield]] (Mother-in-Law)<br>
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*[[James Sheffield]] (Father-in-Law)<br>
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*[[Joan Sheffield]] (Stepmother-in-Law)<br>
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*[[Nigel Sheffield]] (Brother-in-Law)<br>
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*[[Jocelyn Sheffield]] (Sister-in-Law)<br>
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*[[Concepcion]] (Half-Sister-in-Law)<br>
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*[[Maggie Sheffield]] (Older Daughter)<br>
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*[[Brighton Sheffield]] (Son)<br>
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*[[Grace Sheffield]] (Younger Daughter)<br>
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*[[Michael]] (Son-in-Law)
 
|romances = [[Maxwell Sheffield]]<br/><small>(widower)</small>
 
|romances = [[Maxwell Sheffield]]<br/><small>(widower)</small>
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|friends =[[Niles]]
 
|actor = Bess Armstrong
 
|actor = Bess Armstrong
 
|seasons = [[Season 1|1]], [[Season 5|5]]
 
|seasons = [[Season 1|1]], [[Season 5|5]]
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|last = [[The Wedding]]
 
|last = [[The Wedding]]
 
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|total = 2
 
}}'''Sara Sheffield''' was the first wife of [[Maxwell Sheffield]], the mother of [[Maggie Sheffield|Magaret]], [[Brighton Sheffield|Brighton]], and [[Grace Sheffield]], and is a minor character on ''[[The Nanny]]''.
}}'''Sara Sheffield''' is a guest character on [[The Nanny]]. She is portrayed by Bess Armstrong.
 
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Prior to the series' beginning, Sara had died of unknown causes. Before [[Fran Fine|Fran]] entered the Sheffields' lives, Sara's death left an emotional strain on the Sheffield house, particularly between Maxwell and his children.
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She is played by Bess Armstrong
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== Biography ==
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Not much is known about Sara's early life.
   
 
== Character ==
 
== Character ==
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Sara is remembered quite fondly by the Sheffield family, described as a loving wife and mother. She appears to be a fun-loving and cheerful woman. She appears to have also had a strict side to her, as it is stated she was able to even intimidate Brighton into behaving.
Sara was the deceased first wife of [[Maxwell Sheffield]], as well as the mother of [[Maggie Sheffield|Maggie]], [[Brighton Sheffield|Brighton]], and [[Gracie Sheffield]]. She may have had the same relationship with [[C.C. Babcock|C.C.]] as [[Fran Fine|Fran Fine Sheffield.]]
 
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[[Category:Characters|Sheffield, Sara]]
 
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Sara was considered a "lady of leisure" due to her husband's wealth, and enjoyed spending time in a local country club.
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In [[The Wedding Part I|The Wedding]], it is revealed that Sara herself was the one sent Fran to the Sheffields in order to fill the void that was left after her death.
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== Character History ==
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Sara married Maxwell and had three children with him, Maggie, Brighton and Grace. They lived a typical family life, until her sudden death, of which no details were given. Her death changed the lives of the Sheffield family. Grace created an imaginary friend, Imogenes, in order to cope with the loss of her mother, and ended up needing psychotherapy. Brighton acted out to get attention, Maggie became more withdrawn, C.C. would try to get Max to fall in love with her, and the latter would try to prevent his children from thinking about Sara so that they would not suffer. All of this behavior ruined the families relationship. Everything changed after Fran's arrival at the Sheffield house.[[Category:Characters|Sheffield, Sara]]
 
[[Category:Sheffields]]
 
[[Category:Sheffields]]
 
[[Category:Deceased Characters]]

Revision as of 10:34, 13 May 2021

Sara Sheffield was the first wife of Maxwell Sheffield, the mother of Magaret, Brighton, and Grace Sheffield, and is a minor character on The Nanny.

Prior to the series' beginning, Sara had died of unknown causes. Before Fran entered the Sheffields' lives, Sara's death left an emotional strain on the Sheffield house, particularly between Maxwell and his children.

She is played by Bess Armstrong


Biography

Not much is known about Sara's early life.

Character

Sara is remembered quite fondly by the Sheffield family, described as a loving wife and mother. She appears to be a fun-loving and cheerful woman. She appears to have also had a strict side to her, as it is stated she was able to even intimidate Brighton into behaving.

Sara was considered a "lady of leisure" due to her husband's wealth, and enjoyed spending time in a local country club.

In The Wedding, it is revealed that Sara herself was the one sent Fran to the Sheffields in order to fill the void that was left after her death.


Character History

Sara married Maxwell and had three children with him, Maggie, Brighton and Grace. They lived a typical family life, until her sudden death, of which no details were given. Her death changed the lives of the Sheffield family. Grace created an imaginary friend, Imogenes, in order to cope with the loss of her mother, and ended up needing psychotherapy. Brighton acted out to get attention, Maggie became more withdrawn, C.C. would try to get Max to fall in love with her, and the latter would try to prevent his children from thinking about Sara so that they would not suffer. All of this behavior ruined the families relationship. Everything changed after Fran's arrival at the Sheffield house.